Christmas Message From Everyone at Healthwatch St Helens
Our offices will close Friday 20th December and re-open Thursday 2nd January 2024.
Is local Healthwatch accountable to Healthwatch England
Is local Healthwatch accountable to Healthwatch England?
No, your local Healthwatch is commissioned by their local authority and will be accountable to them.
However when something is a problem and other local Healthwatchs are experiencing it too, Healthwatch England will gather evidence to look at the problem on a regional or national basis.
No, your local Healthwatch is commissioned by their local authority and will be accountable to them.
However when something is a problem and other local Healthwatchs are experiencing it too, Healthwatch England will gather evidence to look at the problem on a regional or national basis.
Your Healthcare Needs
On this page you will find various documents to download that will help you with you healthcare needs.
How Can I Take Control Of My Health and Wellbeing?
How Can I Take Control Of My Health and Wellbeing?
Signed Video
An explanation about the work of Healthwatch St Helens provided in BSL by Signing Solutions.
How Do I Find A GP or Dentist?
We can’t recommend a Dentist or GP, however, NHS choices has a section on their website where you can search for practices in your area:
NHS Complaints Advocacy Service
Although most people using the health service are happy with their care and treatment, things can sometimes go wrong. If you're not satisfied with the service you've experienced from a hospital, doctor, dentist, local surgery or other NHS provider, you are entitled to complain about it.
Being Dad’ Youtube podcast series by Parents In Mind
Being Dad Podcast - Weekly discussions with dads around different experiences and themes related to parenting and managing mental health.
These podcasts and videos are made and produced by the dads themselves. The opinions shared in this podcast are the individuals’ own perspectives.
Parents in Mind
Parents in Mind peer support – mothers, birthing parents, dads & partners
Bringing a baby into the world can be a joyous experience, but this transition might also present a number of challenges to a parent’s wellbeing.
Common Approach to Children's Health (CATCH) App
Are you pregnant or have a child aged 0-5 years? If so then download the CATCH app. You’ll find useful health information from the NHS, national charities and organisations, along with details of local services and support.
A range of useful features to empower new parents
Chathealth - Confidential Text Messaging Service For Young People In St Helens
ChatHealth, a confidential text messaging service for young people in St Helens, is now available.
Grow Your Happy
St Helens Council Youth Services have been consulting with members of the St Helens Youth Council to create an online Mental Health Toolkit –aimed at educating young people about the importance of self-care.
#GrowYourHappy is an easy to read, navigate, fun, pressure-free online space, full of swipe able recommendations, resources, support services and mood-boosting content.
#GrowYourHappy is an easy to read, navigate, fun, pressure-free online space, full of swipe able recommendations, resources, support services and mood-boosting content.